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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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